Syko on Rookie Tour

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Syko Debuts Center Stage in Moscow

 

After a wildly successful European tour with the Stockholm Vikings, Olober Syko has officially begun his rookie journey in the main Victory Hockey League with the Moscow Menace team that selected him 5th overall in the S91 VHL Entry Draft. The frontman debuted on Wednesday night with his first game against rival Malmo, winning a thrilling game 5-4 in a shootout. While a high scoring game is not what the former performer and entertainer might have envisioned, he can't help but be satisfied with walking away with his first career win.

 

After the match, Syko had the following to say:

 

"Yeah it's definitely nice to get a first win here in the big leagues. Wish we could have limited a few more goals against and been a bit better defensively, but that's the way it goes. We get a win and we move on to the next one. Just glad to win in my debut and get the jitters out."

 

Syko lost his second game against fellow playoff hopeful Helsinki, but bounced back for Thursday's double-header with wins against EU Conference competitors Riga and Davos. Moving forward, Syko will look to continue his development alongside fellow rookie, American Joseph Reed. The duo will look to play at a high level and push Moscow to a playoff run despite the team featuring multiple rookies this season. Expectations are high, and goalie Syko will be sure to answer the call to perform.

 

From a goals perspective (and not the goal-scoring kind), Syko will look to remain competitive both in the EU playoff race but also in the VHL rookie race. Goalies have long been favored in the league as rookie favorites given that equipment strongly favors goalies, and last season rookie sensation @Steve and Axle Gunner took home the accolades, with fellow Menace @nerji Jeff Lewis winning the season before. Completing the trifecta would be the least of Syko's hopes, especially as he has the hopes of the Moscow organization and his teammates on his shoulders. Following such accomplished rookies has set the bar high, and Syko is sure to meet the mark.

 

Another goal Syko has is to finish the season in the top five of goalie stat categories. Many rookies in the past have met this mark, especially recent future HOF favorites @aimkin Jesse Teno and @kirbithan Lachlan Summers. The duo have set the bar high for young goalies, even in the conversation of top VHL goalies of all time. Syko is sure to attempt to meet their level of play, and will hope to have a career as successful as theirs.